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YO21 3RG Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About YO21 3RG: area rating, property, schools and local change
YO21 3RG is a postcode in Whitby West, North Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near YO21 3RG, then scores the surrounding small area 60/100 - top 39% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around YO21 3RG are local prosperity and schools and education, while housing is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for YO21 3RG is based on Scarborough 002 Census 2021. It covers 6,521 residents, 21 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 54, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 68% owner-occupied, 20% privately rented, 11% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 4/10.
For property prices near YO21 3RG, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the YO21 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £220k from 54 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near YO21 3RG can compare 1 state schools within one mile, including 1 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 1 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near YO21 3RG by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds near YO21 3RG; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.
FAQ
Common questions about YO21 3RG
Is YO21 3RG a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 60/100 (top 39% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near YO21 3RG?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near YO21 3RG?
1 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near YO21 3RG?
LocaleIQ currently matches 1 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for YO21 3RG?
LocaleIQ matched YO21 3RG to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in YO21 3RG?
The latest median sold price is £220k based on 54 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around YO21 3RG?
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.